Lala G

Gaurav bhai, missing you bro. Not able to express this void, this sudden departure. What a legacy you leave behind bro! An educator, a mentor. No words to express. Will always miss you.

@Emanuel bro, I had already removed myself from the list on Tuesday as had a sudden travel planned up. Apologies for not being able to join you dear. Hope you all have a wonderful time out, the weather was exceptional today morning and praying it stays like this only without rains and you all have a fun ride.

@M.Seidam Fantastic enthusiasm. Before 7:01pm got a waitlisted entry. 😆 Looks like a blue chip public offering was launched. Listing full on open. 😁

@Emanuel bro. Thanks a lot for accepting. But, I tender my apologies. I just wanted to join and waited till last moment but morning I see I’m having difficulty again. 🙏🏻

Agree completely with @Andrew John Melvill The 3.8 has larger brake calipers for which 16" rims will not fit. The lowest that you can go is a 17" Rim. That said just the drop from 18 to 17 will make quite a difference in power. As for tyres, my personal preference was Geolanders for Pajero. If you aftermarket rim has a slight negative offset, you are fully set. Avoid spacers and go for negative offset wheel. Also note that some brand models (KMC for me) have zero mentioned offset but still fit with a slight negative offset which is great. Just before buying fit one on and have a look first. Downside will be if you dont have a lift it may scrape the edge of the wheel well on articulation.

@Ishak's train left the platform on time with fantastic weather at daybreak. Flowing thru the dunes the train engine and therefore all the "bogies" moved with a nice flow. 😀 @Frans M nice first lead keeping the convoy safe. @Glenn W Assuring presence at the sweep. A few short refusals, nothing that @J-P L and a shovel cannot fix. Thanks bro. By now we have learnt it's better to give out early rather than push through a bad line or position, and that difference was exemplified when @Mei Ling held out momentarily on a ridge and @J-P L was quick to move out to the left to not be stranded while I tried to push through right instead causing a classic crest. @vinayak n blue FJ's anchored assist shows @Carnity's safety first attitude. Good work there. @Abhishek Chikara@Sherry Jacob@Mei Ling@Nicolò and @Faraz94 Superb rock solid runs guys. Attaching some pics of today. See you soon again when the train moves again. @Carnity@Gaurav, what a splendid lead @Ishak has been. Great mentorship given.

Our desert drive at Badayer was an absolute treat, thanks to @Ishak fantastic leadership. Even though the climate was still on the hotter side we know cooler weather is just around the corner. @Carnity legacy is surely being in good hands. @Gaurav @Frederic @Gaurav Soni@Looper your mentorship has been visibly amazing in @Ishak selecting smooth and well thought out lines across the dunes. @Mike M.@Aser@Alexanderrrdid excellent watching over the convoy, ensuring everything ran seamlessly. The convoy itself performed brilliantly. There were no stucks at all, which speaks volumes about the coordination, communication, and driving standards of the group. Altogether, it was a smooth, enjoyable, and memorable morning in the desert. Looking ahead to a great season ahead.

Twice I joined and twice I removed myself. Was so eager to join, but there were some health issues holding me back. I'm sure you all had a lot of fun and learning with @GauravSoni, these are the drives to level up your skills. Will look forward to the next drive.

Hi everyone, even though I didn't join. The detailed instructions and tips are so valuable as set out by @Ale Vallecchi that I am having a serious FOMO on missing this. These are the kind of drives that infuse knowledge and experience. Appreciate for sharing insights like this Ale. @Mark B that taping down advice is invaluable, specially now that the counter weights adhesive quality being used keep diminishing somehow compared to earlier years I feel having lost then on a couple of occasions over the years. See you all soon.

My sincerest apologies. I’ll be removing from waiting as missus had a surprise getaway planned for valentines. Id dare not challenge that. Enjoy guys. Will be missing this for sure.

Drive 2 works for me.

Wow! @Ale Vallecchi its a big full house trip within no time, and maxed on waitlist too. Amazing participation spirits guys.

@Looper excellent reviewing and comparing both drives. The way you have split up and decoded all the data is splendid and commendable indeed giving perspective to a seemly random drive to an untrained eye. Moreover impressive is your fervor for leading us; 2 days in a row. Appreciate your efforts. 💪

Amazing enthusiasm and craziness @Looper bro, two days back to back for you. Supporting your call is a superb response from the extended convoy splitting properly, joining and making both the drives completely full and with waitlist on both. Goes to show a lot on your lead style. The weather is also great to be in the outdoors, hoping for a equally perfect both days. See you guys shortly.

This morning’s desert drive at Lisaily was an mix of adventure, skill, and breathtaking scenery. Lisaily’s dunes never disappoint, and today was no exception. A particular highlight of the drive was going to @DP1011 "DP Hill", which proved quite fascinating and challenging. Its sharp ridges and pockets tested our driving skills, adding a satisfying adrenaline rush to the experience. The drive wasn’t without its interruptions, though. Another convoy repeatedly intersected our path, causing some frustrating delays and breaking the rhythm of our drive. Nevertheless, we managed to navigate through these moments with patience and lots of hold time. Parts of the route were quite bushy, requiring careful maneuvering, but the variation in terrain only added to the thrill of the drive. The scenery, combined with the crisp morning air, made the effort all the more rewarding. A big thanks to @Looper for leading the drive so seamlessly and @Ishak for a wonderful second lead and to @Rob S for his excellent sweep role, ensuring the convoy stayed safe and organized throughout. Despite a few interruptions, the drive was thoroughly enjoyable, showcasing the best of what Lisaily has to offer. Looking forward to many more mornings like this! And yes, Wishing you all A Very Happy and Fulfilled New Year guys. @DP1011, @Looper@Ishak@nithish468@khlief@Shahid Mehmood@J-P L@Waqaɾ@Andrei S@Alphin Aloor, @Frans M, @Gautam Banka, @Mahesh_, @Rob S, @azad, @Amir Amiri